Easy Crockpot Cheesy Crack Beef Pasta
A simple, hearty pasta dish made in a crockpot with ground beef, cream cheese, and cheddar for a rich, creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Beef
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 cups beef broth
- 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain fat.
- Combine beef with cream cheese, ranch seasoning, cheddar, sour cream, and beef broth in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Add uncooked pasta during the last 30 to 40 minutes of cooking.
- Stir and let the pasta finish cooking, absorbing all flavors.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute with lower-fat cream cheese or sour cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container; stays fresh for 3-4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg